argue against
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to give reasons why you do not support an idea or plan
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- She argued against a rise in interest rates.
- In the meeting, he will argue against the new proposal.
- Many philosophers argue against the idea of free will.
- The lawyer forcefully argued against the admission of the evidence.
- I tried to argue against going out in the storm, but they didn't listen.
- Environmental groups consistently argue against building new factories in this area.
- The report argues against the current policy, citing several negative outcomes.
- She has always argued against censorship in any form.
- One could argue against this decision on purely financial grounds.
- Why did you argue against my suggestion when you knew it was the best option?